Description
*Please note – if you need to re-schedule your consultation, we require at least 7 days notice prior to the consultation, for a reschedule to be arranged free of charge. Consultations can only be rescheduled ONCE. If unable to attend your rescheduled booking you will need to purchase another consultation slot, should you wish to still have the consultation.
Suitable for early career illustrators, those looking to change direction, or just freshen up their portfolio.
The hour long consultation can cover any area you want to focus on, but often includes:
- An overview of the main commissioning areas, with detail on specific spheres that interest you.
- Objective analysis of your strengths and weaknesses to help you find your niche.
- How to find and approach appropriate clients.
- A breakdown of what commissioners will expect to see in your portfolio.
- How to build and maintain professional relationships.
- The pros and cons of being represented.
- Pointers on basic negotiation.
- Approaches to marketing and self-promotion.
- How to display work to its best advantage.
- What to take out, leave in and what to replace the things you’ve taken out with.
The portfolio consultation offers frank, unbiased feedback, recommending practical ways to build on your strengths and existing body of work, to present your portfolio in a professional and effective way.
Please note that our consultations are carried over Zoom.
Illustration by Beya Panicha.
